Electrical Engineer

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

About the role

This position provides electrical engineering (P2) support on issues in the Leeward portfolio of operating projects with the primary responsibility of providing solutions to improve overall wind and solar plants operating reliability and safety. The goals of this position are to manage and resolve critical electrical system issues that meet company guidelines for safety and compliance. The position requires the ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with the engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability
• Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance by analyzing data and performance, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections
• Manage substation and collection short-term and long-term maintenance programs
• Manage substation relays including programming, backup files, remote support, and operational analysis
• Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for electrical tripping events and mis-operations
• Assist with maintaining and improving Leeward electrical system specifications for new and operating plants
• Analyze, summarize, and communicate findings regularly with the Leeward management team

Requirements

• Familiarity with HV Substation protection and control; HV Substation design is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams, and other common specifications
• Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations, with exposure to high electric and magnetic fields
• Ability to perform short circuit, load flow, protection system coordination, and arc flash experience is a plus
• Familiarity with latest versions of the following Code/Standards:
  • NFPA 70E
  • NFPA 70B
  • NESC
  • NEC
  • OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)
• PE Registration Preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers
• Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
• 4-Year Bachelor's Engineering Degree
• 4 or more years of relevant technical experience; renewable experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25%

Schedule

This is an in-office role, requiring on-site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.